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Say you were a guardian or parent and get to decide when a child can get a phone or use a computer and get internet with it. If you wish you can also install software and change router settings to what you see fit.
Some parents decide to forbid the internet completely, others are more relaxed. Some go the helicopter route, and some do not care whatsoever what their kid does online.
What is your policy on letting a child use the internet?
🎵The internet is for porn🎶
And not at all for kids. No internet at all until like, 13. And then, with all the safety barriers possible. Before that age, maybe some online gaming (not roblox, just Minecraft) with friends.
Computers don't need the internet to be an enriching tool. Anyone remember reader rabbit? Encarta? The maze game? Time riders? Oregon trail? Age of empires? I learned so much using offline software.
Why minecraft over Roblox?
Minecraft is more centered on building whereas Roblox is a host site for many different types of games. Minecraft is a bit better for encouraging creativity.
Cool thanks, my oldest is just getting to the point where he can play computer games (physically) and those are the two he talks about watching videos of with his friends.
Minecraft is far superior. I still play it sometimes. The only adults who play roblox are pedos. Minecraft you host yourself so you have control over it.